Plug and Play and PayPal X Startup Accelerator Program

Do you have a great idea that needs the capital and resources to get off the ground? The PayPal X Startup Accelerator program can help connect you with PayPal and partners who are interested in your technologies and markets.

Accelerate your business by gaining:

access to PayPal's Venture Capital network
insights on funding and business development strategies
the opportunity to explore commercial relationships with PayPal

If selected, you will have the chance to engage with our Venture Network partners who can offer guidance, funding and resources to help you build innovative payment applications.

As part of the PayPal X Startup Accelerator program, PayPal has teamed with Plug and Play Tech Center to enable select startups to spend up to three months in the PayPal Pavilion located at the Plug and Play Silicon Valley facility. Startup Accelerator program participants selected for this program will have access to the following benefits:

Work with a Business Relationship Manager to facilitate introductions to partners
Find advisors within the Executives in Residence (EIR) program
Present to Venture Capitalists for funding
Attend/present at a Plug and Play Angels meeting
Attend Plug and Play networking events at no cost
Attend the Plug and Play University as a student, tuition free
Secure dedicated cubicle space in the PayPal Pavilion for a three month duration

Startups drive innovation. We want to give you every opportunity to be successful. Apply now!

What to Expect

Step 1. You must be a member of X.com. Join now!

Step 2. Provide us with a profile of your startup by filling out a short form.

Step 3. The PayPal X Startup Accelerator team will review your information, and get back to you within 2-4 weeks of submitting your startup profile form.

If we can find one or more investor matches, you will be introduced directly to these investors for more in-depth reviews.